Residual Scars That Grow: The Hidden Threat of Delayed Pulmonary Fibrosis Post-COVID-19

Zoon Naqvi

doi:10.1164/rccm.202506-1558le

August 22, 2025American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care MedicineOpen Access

Residual Scars That Grow: The Hidden Threat of Delayed Pulmonary Fibrosis Post-COVID-19

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Delayed pulmonary fibrosis was identified in patients recovering from COVID-19, increasing health risks over time.
Among survivors, residual lung damage linked to COVID-19 appears to worsen, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring.
Observation of patients showed significant scarring effects, with implications for long-term respiratory health.
These findings call for increased awareness of potential pulmonary issues after COVID-19 recovery.

Implication

Observational analysis reveals delayed pulmonary fibrosis in COVID-19 patients, indicating serious long-term health risks.

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"Residual Scars That Grow: The Hidden Threat of Delayed Pulmonary Fibrosis Post-COVID-19." American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 0(ja), pp.

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Zoon Naqvi (2025) studied this question.

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